initially
Translation
initially, at first
Examples
Initially, I was nervous about the exam.
Initially, I was nervous about the exam.
The company initially focused on software.
The company initially focused on software.
Grammar Patterns
((at start of sentence)) at the beginning Initially, the plan was simple.
Similar Words
Synonyms: at first, originally; Antonyms: finally, eventually
Etymology
From 'initial' (first, at the beginning) and the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
It means 'at the initial stage'. It often implies that something changed later on.